Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

NDTV is revealing the Seven Wonders of India though voting. Sikkim is known for its tourism hub in the entire world. Sikkim is placed along with other North Eastern States and finds three representatives. The three selected wonders from Sikkim include Changu Lake, Tashiding Monastery and our Mountain deity Mt. Kanchenjunga. So vote and lets help our Sikkim be the pride of India. VOTE FOR SIKKIM http://7wondersofindia.ndtv.com/vote.aspx?id=7 Mt Kanchenjunga It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. Kangchenjunga is known for picturesque views from the hill station of Darjeeling. On a clear day, it presents an image not as much of a mountain but of a white wall hanging from the sky. It is regarded as a holy mountain of Sikkim. Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world (after Mount Everest and K2), with an altitude of 8,586 metres. Kangchenjunga translated means `The Five Treasures of Snows`, as it cont...

Please vote for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway for the Seven Wonders Of India http://7wondersofindia.ndtv. com/vote.aspx?id=2 Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The Toy Train runs on a 2 feet gauge for a distance of 86 km. The journey is covered in around 71/2 hours with the train having a maximum speed of 15 kmph. In the route, wherever there is a lack of clear cut path due to steep gradient, the climb is proceeded through reverses and loops. There are 500 bridges along with 177 unmanned level crossing through which the train travels. The train that first ran on the track was way too different from what it is today. It was a mini four wheeled trolley with canvas and two wooden benches. It still uses steam locomotives. The Toy Train has also made it to UNESCO’s list World Heritage site status recently.